Crime in Muxton: statistics, rates and trends
484 crimes were recorded in Muxton in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before.
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484 crimes were recorded in Muxton in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 194 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Muxton has the 2,590th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Muxton | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 484 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.3 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,032 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Muxton was highest in the year to July 2019 (542 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (403). Over the whole period it fell 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 484 | 60.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 403 | 50.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 413 | 51.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 463 | 57.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 499 | 62.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 519 | 64.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 538 | 67.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 542 | 67.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 516 | 64.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Muxton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+50%) and other theft (+45%). The largest falls were in public order (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 194 | 24.2 | 0.71 | +50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 14.2 | 0.93 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 4.5 | 0.54 | +44% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +45% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.2 | 0.49 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.1 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.6 | 0.77 | -24% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -20% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.2 | 0.38 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.1 | 0.23 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 0.90 | +75% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 0.55 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Muxton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Muxton recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 40.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Muxton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Muxton recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 23.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Muxton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Muxton recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Muxton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Muxton recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Muxton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Muxton recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Muxton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Muxton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Muxton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Muxton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Muxton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Muxton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Muxton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Muxton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Muxton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Muxton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Muxton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Muxton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Muxton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Muxton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Muxton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Muxton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Muxton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Muxton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Muxton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Muxton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Muxton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnington | 621 | 94.9 | +57% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 535 | 78.5 | +30% |
| St Georges | 647 | 80.6 | +34% |
| Church Aston & Lilleshall | 189 | 55.0 | -9% |
| Priorslee | 420 | 55.7 | -8% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 921 | 90.3 | +50% |
| Hadley & Leegomery | 708 | 61.6 | +2% |
| Ketley | 300 | 84.4 | +40% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Muxton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Highlander Drive | 65 |
| On or near Baldwin Webb Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Pembridge Close | 30 |
| On or near Grange Lane | 23 |
| On or near Barclay Court | 20 |
| On or near Woodhouse Lane | 17 |
| On or near Ash Road | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Eglantine Close | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Muxton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 169 | 34.9% |
| Not recorded | 114 | 23.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
Muxton has an estimated population of 8,032. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Muxton sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Muxton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Muxton a safe place to live?
Muxton recorded 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Muxton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Muxton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Muxton was up 20% on the year before: 484 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 403 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Muxton?
Muxton is policed by West Mercia. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Muxton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.